Obituary – Jack Adams – Christopher

Jack Adams, 65, of Christopher, died Nov. 29, 2013 at Herrin Hospital.

Jack was born on October 14, 1948 in Buckner, the son of  Jack Adams and Margaret (Manzek) Adams.

He was retired from the city of Christopher Street Department.  He was an avid scale model train enthusiast.

Jack is survived by two sisters, Ruth and Tom Stephens, of Christopher and Jane Adams, also of Christopher.

Also surviving are nephews Scotty Adams, Eugene Price, Schuyler and Andi Stephens, Simon and Sarah Stephens, Sidney and Ashton Stephens and great nephews Kane Stephens and LoreLai Stephens.

He was preceded in death by his father.

A private family funeral service was held at Gilbert Funeral Home in Christopher on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013, with the Rev. Richard Lance officiating.   Burial was in Masonic and IOOF Cemetery, in Benton, IL.

Memorials in memory of Jack can be made to Maxine Towers Binando Scholarship Fund for Nursing and Christopher High School and can be sent to the Gilbert Funeral Home, 209 N. Emma St. in Christopher, IL 62822.

For more information visit gilbertfuneralhomes.com

 

 

 

 

 

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